Freehand Fashion

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Before appearing on the BBC s The Great British Sewing Bee, Chinelo Bally had never used a sewing pattern She wowed the judges with her ability to create stylish, fitted garments using a freehand cutting method that was taught to her by an aunt In Freehand Fashion, Chinelo lets us in to the secret of how she does it Using a series of basic garment blocks, she explains how this innovative technique can be used to create a whole wardrobe of fashionable clothes that will fit every shape and size with no patterns required Based on a traditional Nigerian technique, Chinelo has developed her own freehand cutting method The emphasis is on the individual s own body measurements, and getting the perfect fit This is a surprisingly simple technique that anyone can learn No fancy equipment is needed just a sewing machine, measuring tape, chalk and of course a good pair of scissors Using step by step illustrations, the book shows how to draft, cut and construct the five basic blocks that are used either singly or in combination to make every item of clothing in the wardrobe Once you have your basic blocks, you are ready to tackle the projects practical garments that are fashionable, modern, stylish and versatile There are tops, skirts, day dresses and eveningwear This is an exciting sewing technique that will be brand new to most people, even experienced dressmakers There really are no limits and the beauty of this technique is that it can be applied to any body shape. Best Read Books Freehand Fashion By Chinelo Bally – kino-fada.fr I was intrigued by the freehand drafting technique The book has great projects and lovely diagrams It shows you how to make a bodice, skirt, dress and sleeve blocks No pants block, in case you were wondering It also has quite detailed instructions on measuring and also how to sew different seems I haven t made any yet but I am planning to soon A couple of things puzzle me though There are instructions for creating a block pattern yet no instructions for fitting the muslin template Also t I was intrigued by the freehand drafting technique The book has great projects and lovely diagrams It shows you how to make a bodice, skirt, dress and sleeve blocks No pants block, in case you were wondering It also has quite detailed instructions on measuring and also how to sew different seems I haven t made any yet but I am planning to soon A couple of things puzzle me though There are instructions for creating a block pattern yet no instructions for fitting the muslin template Also there is not much mention of ease I m looking to make the jacket and ...Very interesting book it shows how to sew clothes without sewing patterns It is good for non experienced sewers, also it is fresh approach for experienced sewers.I really liked that some the projects are complicated with lining, some are easy...Creating your own ClothesChinelo makes the complicated easily understood It s a book that lends itself to those who would love to create their clothes to fit their own body shape While being inspired by others designs now have skills and confidence to make clothes that fit comfortably.Sewing without a commercial pattern The author shows you how to create basic shapes Good for young sewers who want to experiment.Not a beginners book Good ideas.image error You may recognise Chinelo Bally as the finalist of the second season of The Great British Sewing Bee where she wowed everyone with her unusual pattern free approach to sewing.This book is pretty much a thorough explantation of some of her most famous designs in order from the simplist to most complex and a detailed description of her method.I m marking this as read but I have no doubt I ll be referring to it numerous time in the future It s one of the few sewing books I ve read t image error You may recognise Chinelo Bally as the finalist of the second season of The Great British Sewing Bee where she w...I don t think I m quite up to this level of technique yet..but after a few simpler projects of the easy makes for beginners variety, I will get my hands on this book again to give it a proper go.This method is how I have always wanted to learn to sewto me it has always seemed pointless to have to buy a pattern that is made to fit a lot of different people and then change it to fit you Why not start with making a pattern that fits you and learn how to design things the way you want th I don t think I m quite up to this level of technique yet..but a...I wish I could sew like her.Good book if interested in only clothing shownI was hoping the blocks and the information would help me create my own designs I was looking for something that would help me change a neckline, add ease for less structure etc I am sure after I have used the blocks for a while I could figure it out This seems to be traditional pattern making The blocks look like the same ones I ve created in the past There is no pants block, which would have been nice There are some cute designs which I will Good book if interested in only clothing shownI was hoping the blocks and the information would help me create my own designs I was looking for something that would help me change a neckline, add ease for less structure etc I am sure after I have used the blocks for a w...With a few measurements she marks the cloth and cuts the fabric No patterns required It s an interesting read, but I haven t taken the plunge and tried her method yet.

Freehand Fashion
  • English
  • 22 April 2018
  • Kindle Edition
  • 192 pages
  • Chinelo Bally
  • Freehand Fashion